Part 1 of Essay
It was a reaction against the Enlightenment and yet akin in that they both assumed life was designed for human happiness. However the Enlightenment placed reason at the center of human acheivement. m distrusted the human intellect and placed its value on the emotions and intutive qualities. The natural and spontaneous wa ....

Part 2 of Essay
.... They looked at Jesus Christ as an example of that human potential. They were to follow the inner conscience, even if driven through conscience, to defy the state. It built on the principles of individualism, self reliance, strength and confidence to strike out on own. They were critical of government, laws, social institutions, debasing commercialism and whatever kept humans from reaching their highest potential. They took a PollyAnna attitude that everything will turn out. Emerson taught "Trust thyself ....